The Government of India has started the nomination process for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026. The award is one of the country’s highest honors for children and is presented by president of india Recognize outstanding achievements in different fields.Eligible candidates can submit their nominations through the official Rashtriya Puraskar portal Awards.gov.in. The last date to apply is July 31, 2026.
Who can apply?
Children between the ages of 5 and 18 are eligible to apply for this award.Nominations can be submitted in the following ways:
- parent or guardian
- Teacher team
- institution or organization
- any individual
- Children self-nominate
Award categories
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is divided into six categories as follows:
- brave
- social services
- environment
- sporty
- Arts and Culture
- science and technology
The award recognizes children who have made outstanding contributions and made a positive impact in these areas.
How to apply for PMRBP 2026
Candidates can submit their nomination by following the steps below:
- Visit official
Rashtriya Praskar Portal: awards.gov.in. - Log in using the required credentials.
- Fill in the required details such as applicant’s name, date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number and email ID.
- Select “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026” under the “Continuing Nominations” section.
- Click “Nominate/Apply Now”.
- Select the appropriate award category.
- Choose whether the nomination is for yourself or another child.
- View details, submit your application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Required documents
When submitting an application, candidates must provide:
- Nominee details
- An essay of up to 1,000 words explaining the achievement and its impact
- Supporting documentation (if applicable)
- Recent photos in JPG, JPEG or PNG format
Applicants can save the form as a draft and edit it before final submission.
Why is this award important?
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is a prestigious national honor that recognizes children for their outstanding achievements and contributions to society. This is a lifetime recognition that provides young achievers with the opportunity to be honored at the national level.The Ministry of Women and Child Development encourages parents, teachers, guardians and institutions to nominate deserving children for national recognition of their achievements.
